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Abbotskerswell, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Abbotskerswell is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,267. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,267 Population 5/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
37.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$44,971 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$44,971 median income, 3.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$379,312 home value, $1,124/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Abbotskerswell

Abbotskerswell

Abbotskerswell is a village and civil parish in the English county of Devon. The village is in the north part of the parish and is located two miles (3 km) south of the town of Newton Abbot, 7 miles (11 km) from the seaside resort of Torquay and 32 miles (51 km) from the city of Plymouth. The A381 road between Newton Abbot and Totnes runs down the western side of the parish and the main railway line between these two towns forms part of its eastern boundary.

People

Population1,267
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,971
Per Capita$44,971
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

D
Home Value$379,312
Rent$1,124
Ownership72.6%
Housing Units507

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.8%
High School+50.2%

Community

Population1,267
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates50.5082°, -3.6134°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation37.3 inches (947 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$44,971
Median Age49.7 years

About Abbotskerswell

Abbotskerswell is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,267. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Abbotskerswell has a population of 1,267 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 274.9 square miles. The median age is 49.7 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. The city is predominantly White (2.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.1% of residents. 6.1% of the population are veterans. 5.4% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

1,267
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
49.7yrs
Median Age
28% above United Kingdom avg
274.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.1%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 1.9%

Social Characteristics

Abbotskerswell vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Abbotskerswell is $44,971, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,971 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $865, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 115 business establishments. 28.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Abbotskerswell vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$44,971
40% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$44,971
Avg Weekly Wage$865

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)115

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.4%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home28.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Abbotskerswell is $379,312, 35% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,124 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 72.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 507 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$379,312
35% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,124
3% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.6%
Owner-Occupied72.6%
Renter-Occupied27.4%
Housing Units507

Property Tax

Abbotskerswell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area274.9 sq mi (712.1 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates50.5082°N, 3.6134°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 148 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 136 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 103 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 93 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 78 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 88 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 78 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 60 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 120 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 135 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 148 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 124 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 134 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 47 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 78 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 10 km
Jan 19, 2001 53 km S of Mullion, United Kingdom M3.2 150 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 129 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 124 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m 43 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.5 in Wettest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in

Abbotskerswell has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 42°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (2.0").

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32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3% below the national average of 33.7%. 50.2% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.8%
3% below United Kingdom avg
High School+50.2%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density5/sq mi
Total Area274.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.4%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home28.2%

Schools in Abbotskerswell

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Abbotskerswell Primary School
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Radio Stations near Abbotskerswell

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Soundart Radio diy, experimental MP3 128 kbps
Torbay Hospital Radio MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Plymouth AAC 128 kbps
Sid Valley Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
Phonic FM alternative, community MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Abbotskerswell

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashburton Museum
Bishopsteignton Museum
Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre
Britannia Museum
Brixham Battery
Brixham Heritage Museum
Church House
Cookworthy Museum
Dartmouth Museum
Dawlish Museum
Dinosaur World
Exeter's Underground Passages
Exmouth Museum
History Box
Kelly Mine
Monastic Way Exhibition
Motor Museum
Newcomen Engine
Newton Abbot Museum
Pengelly Trust Museum
Rora House
Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Site of Old Torbay Aircraft Museum
South Devon Railway Museum
St. Lawrence Chapel
Teign Heritage Centre
The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
The Timehouse
The Valliant Soldier Museum & Heritage Centre
Topsham Museum
Torquay Museum
Totnes Fashions and Textiles Museum
Totnes Museum
Tuckers Maltings

Libraries in Abbotskerswell

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A030.0
Ashburton Library0.0
Bovey Tracey Library0.0
Bovey Tracey Library0.0
Bowring Library0.0
Brixham Library0.0
Buckfastleigh Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chagford Library0.0
Chudleigh Library0.0
Churston Library0.0
Dawlish Library0.0
Exmouth Public Library0.0
Kingskerswell Library0.0
Kingsteignton Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Newton Abbot Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Paignton Library & Information Centre0.0
Pinhoe Library0.0
St Luke's Library0.0
St Thomas Library0.0
St. Thomas Library0.0
Teignmouth Public Library0.0
Topsham Library0.0
Torquay Central Library0.0
Totnes Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Abbotskerswell

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Churston Car Boot Sale
Exeter Farmers Market
Farm Shop
Indoor market
Newton Abbot Indoor Market
Scala Hall
Stokeley Farm Shop

Cafes in Abbotskerswell

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cool for Cats Cafe
Exporium & Coffee House

Breweries in Abbotskerswell

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barnaby's Brewhouse
Bays Brewery
Black Tor Brewery
Crossed Anchors Brewery
Crossed Anchors Brewery & Taproom
Gray's Devon Cider
Hunters Brewery
Hunts Devon Cider
New Lion Brewery And Taproom
Platform 5 Brewing
Powderkeg Brewery
Salcombe Brewery
South Hams Brewery & Taphouse
Teignmouth Brewery
Teignworthy Brewery
The Buckland Brewers
The Devil's Pleasure
The Exeter Brewery & Taphouse
Topsham Brewery & Taproom
TQ Beerworks Ltd
Yarde Cider

Stadiums & Teams in Abbotskerswell

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Abbotskerswell

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
Royal Marines Base ChivenorMedium Airport
Belle Vue AirfieldSmall Airport
Bolt Head AirfieldSmall Airport
Branscombe AirfieldSmall Airport
Brent Tor Glider FieldSmall Airport
Brookside Farm Private AirstripSmall Airport
Curry Rivel AirstripSmall Airport
Dunkeswell AirfieldSmall Airport
Eaglescott AirfieldSmall Airport
Eggesford AirfieldSmall Airport
Farway Common AirfieldSmall Airport
Glebe Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Halwell AirstripSmall Airport
Heywood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hunsdon Lea AirstripSmall Airport
Lower-Durston AirstripSmall Airport
Marldon AirstripSmall Airport
Middlezoy AerodromeSmall Airport
North Hill Glider FieldSmall Airport
RNAS MerryfieldSmall Airport
St Mellion AirstripSmall Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Tinnel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Tracy Island AirstripSmall Airport
Watchford Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Well Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Westacott Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Westonzoyland AirfieldSmall Airport
Westover Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Abbotskerswell

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Abbotskerswell Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Abbotskerswell

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Blessed Virgin Mary

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Abbotskerswell

What is the population of Abbotskerswell?

Abbotskerswell has a population of 1,267 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 274.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Abbotskerswell expensive to live in?

The median household income is $44,971, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $379,312 (35% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,124 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Abbotskerswell?

Abbotskerswell has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches.

How is the job market in Abbotskerswell?

Abbotskerswell has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $865. There are 115 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Abbotskerswell?

The median home value in Abbotskerswell is $379,312. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,124. The homeownership rate is 72.6%.

How are the schools in Abbotskerswell?

32.8% of adults in Abbotskerswell hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 50.2% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Abbotskerswell?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Abbotskerswell is 2.5% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.9% Asian. 98.1% of residents speak only English at home. 6.1% of the population are military veterans. 5.4% of residents have a disability.

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